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Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts was established in 1981. The fields of Humanities help in creating a balanced and well integrated personality. The subjects taught in the Faculty help in developing the aesthetic sense and awaken the finer sensibilities. The language courses enhance the eloquence of the students and, at the same time, develop a sense of literary appreciation. The study of Home Science helps the students to acquire various skills thereby helping them to get placements in industries and hospitals. The courses in Drawing & Painting and Music inculcate a sense of beauty and harmonious expression. In order to cater to the varied interests of the students, the Faculty has six Departments which offer UG/PG/MPhil/ PhD and various Certificate as well as Diploma programmes.

Faculty of Arts has the following six Departments:

1.Drawing & Painting

2.English Studies

3.Hindi

4.Home Science

5.Music

6.Sanskrit and Culture

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE FACULTY

  • Undergraduate: BA Honours (Arts), BSc Honours (Home Science) 
  • BVoc Programmes: Apparel Design, Food Processing and Preservation, Textile, Commercial Arts, Ceramic and Pottery Design, Tourism and Hospitality Management 
  • Post Graduate: MA, MSc (Home Science)
  • M Phil: & PhD:  in all six subjects
  • MVoc Programmes: Apparel Design, Food Processing and Preservation, Textile
  • PG Diploma Courses - PGDT, PGDJMC, PGDDFM and PGDTDP
  • Modular Courses: Vyavasayik Hindi, Creative Writing, Translation, Traditional Indian Miniature Painting, Folk Songs of India, Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments, Gayaki of Agra Gharana, Photography & Photo Journalism, Block Printing.

DETAILS OF PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts BA (Honours) (Drawing & Painting/ English Studies/ Hindi/ Home Science/ Music/ Sanskrit)

a.       Duration: 6 Semesters

b.      No. of Seats: 120

c.       Eligibility: Intermediate from DEI or any recognized Board of Secondary Education.

d.      Age Limit: There is no age limit for female candidates.

e.      Gender: Only for females 

f.        Subject options for Written Test: The test paper will have questions on the following subjects: Hindi, English, Home Science, Music (Sitar/Vocal/Tabla), Sanskrit, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and History and Culture, besides one compulsory section on General Knowledge & Current Affairs.  A candidate will be required to answer questions on any four subjects including the compulsory section depending on the major subjects they intend to take for their BA/ BA (Social Science) programme, in accordance with the grouping as mentioned in this Prospectus. Candidates intending to take Drawing & Painting as one of the major subjects, will answer questions of three subjects in their OMR Sheets (answer-sheet), whereas regarding assessment for the fourth subject of Drawing & Painting, they will take a practical test in continuation to the written test. The duration of written test will remain the same for all. (For further details, please refer the Syllabus of the Institute for Written Admission Test 2016-17).

g.       Computation of Admission Merit: The admission merit will be basd on Academic Merit, Written Test and Personal Interview.

Integrated Programme: BA- BVoc- BA (SS)

a)      Duration : 8 Semesters plus Work Term

b)      No. of Seats : 10

c)       Eligibility: Academic Merit of 4 Semesters (Regular BA) and minimum CGPA- 7.5/10

d)      Gender : Only for females 

 

Post Graduate Courses/ Diplomas offered by the Faculty

                In the following narration, the word 'Graduate' refers to three year degree course under 10+2+3 system.

Post Graduate Diploma in Devotional & Folk Music (PGDDFM):

a)      Duration : 2 Semesters

b)      No. of Seats : 10

c)       Eligibility: Graduate in any subject with at least 55% marks or  CGPA of 5.5/10

d)      Gender :Only for females 

e)      Computation of Admission Merit: The following components will be used for computing the admission merit: Academic Merit, Practical Test and Personal Interview.

Post Graduate Diploma in Theology (PGDT):

a)      Duration : 2 Semesters

b)      No. of Seats : 10

c)       Eligibility: Graduate in any subject with at least 55% marks or  CGPA of 5.5/10

d)      Gender : For both males and females  

e)      Computation of Admission Merit: The following components will be used for computing the admission merit: Academic Merit, Written Test and Personal Interview.

Written Test: The test will have questions that will judge the aptitude, analytical and comprehension ability besides critical thinking of the candidates. Additionally, there will be a compulsory section which will include questions on general awareness (General Knowledge, Indian Culture, Indian Agriculture, etc.). (For further details, please refer the Syllabus of the Institute for Written Admission Test 2016-17).

Post Graduate Diploma in Textile Design & Printing (PGDTDP):

a)      Duration : 2 Semesters

b)      No. of Seats : 20

c)       Eligibility: Graduate in any subject with at least 55% marks or  CGPA of 5.5/10

d)      Gender :Only  for    females 

e)      Computation of Admission Merit: The following components will be used for computing the admission merit: Academic Merit, Practical Test and Personal Interview.

Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (PGDJMC):

a)      Duration : 2 Semesters

b)      No. of Seats : 10

c)       Eligibility: Graduate in any subject with at least 55% marks or  CGPA of 5.5/10

d)      Gender :For both males and females  

e)      Computation of Admission Merit: The following components will be used for computing the admission merit: Academic Merit, Written Test and Personal Interview.

Written Test: For PG Diploma Programmes, the test will have questions that will judge the aptitude, analytical and comprehension ability besides critical thinking of the candidates. Additionally, there will be a compulsory section which will include questions on general awareness (General Knowledge, Indian Culture, Indian Agriculture, etc.). (For further details, please refer the Syllabus of the Institute for Written Admission Test 2016-17).

Master of Arts (MA) in Drawing & Painting, English, Hindi, Music (Vocal/ Sitar/ Tabla), Sanskrit and Culture.

a)      Duration : 3 Semesters Plus  1 Summer Term

b)      No. of Seats : 20 in each subject

c)       Eligibility: Graduate with Honours or Graduate with at least 60% marks or CGPA of 6.0/10. For MA in Drawing & Painting/English/Music (Sitar/Tabla/Vocal), candidates with Graduate with Honours or Graduate with at least 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5/10 are also eligible.

d)      Gender : Only for females 

e)      Computation of Admission Merit: The following components will be used for computing the admission merit: Academic Merit, Written Objective Test and Personal Interview.

Written Objective Test: The test will have questions that will be of graduate level on the subject concerned. Additionally, there will be a compulsory section which will include questions on General Awareness (General Knowledge, Indian Culture, Indian Agriculture, etc.). In subjects of performing arts, like Music and Drawing & Painting, a practical test will be conducted in lieu of the written test. (For further details, please refer the Syllabus of the Institute for Written Admission Test 2016-17).

 

Master of Home Science with Specialization in Human Development (MSc Home Science):

a)      Duration : 3 Semesters Plus  1 Summer Term

b)      No. of Seats : 25

c)       Eligibility: Graduate with Honours or Graduate with at least 60% marks or CGPA of 6.0/10 in the concerned subject.

d)      Gender :Only  for    females 

e)      Computation of Admission Merit: The following components will be used for computing the admission merit: Academic Merit, Written Test and Personal Interview.

f)       Subjects for Written Test: The test will have questions that will be of graduate level on the subject concerned. Additionally, there will be a compulsory section which will include questions on General Awareness (General Knowledge, Indian Culture, Indian Agriculture, etc.). (For further details, please refer the Syllabus of the Institute for Written Admission Test 2016-17).

 

Integrated Programmes:

Integrated Post-Graduate Diploma (Theology) -   MA (Theology) – MPhil (Theology) – PhD

a)      Duration : 5 Semesters Plus Summer Terms For PhD Additional 4 Semesters (Minimum)

b)      No. of Seats : 10

c)       Admission based on previous  Academic Merit.

d)      Gender :For  both  males and females  

Integrated MA (English)- BEd

a)      Duration : 7 Semesters Plus one Summer Term

b)      Number of Seats : 10 (Out of 20 of MA [English])

c)       Admission based on Academic Merit of first two semesters of MA (English)

d)      Gender : Only for  females

e)      Written Objective Test:  the same as in case of MA (English)

f)       Eligibility:   DEI students pursuing MA English on the Academic Merit of first 2 semesteres of MA (English) subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria as laid down by the Institute on the basis of NCTE directives.

MA (English) with Specialization in Journalism and Mass Communication

a)      Duration : 4 Semesters Plus Summer Terms

b)      No. of Seats : 5 (Out of 20 of MA[English]

c)       Admission based on Academic Merit, Written ObjectiveTest and Personal Interview as applicable to MA (English)

d)      Gender :Only for  females

e)      Written Objective Test:  the same as in case of MA (English)

 

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (English/Hindi/Sanskrit/Theology/Music/Drawing & Painting/Home Science).

a)      Duration: 2 Semesters – The first Semester commences from January  to April and the second one from May to August every year.

b)      Number of Seats : 10 in each Department

c)       Eligibility: Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks or CGPA 5.5/10.

d)      Gender :Only  for    females 

e)      Last Date for Application Form Submission: 30 November every year (If there is any change, it will be notified well before time.)

f)       Date of Written Test: December every year. (Exact date will be notified well in advance.)

g)      Computation of Admission Merit: The following components will be used for computing the admission merit: Academic Merit, Written Objective Test and Personal Interview.

Written Objective Test: The written Objective Test of 90 minutes will have the following 3 sections:

Section A - General nature, comprising fundamental knowledge of subjects of the concerned Faculty, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Ability, and Computer Awareness.

Section B - Questions to assess the research-related reasoning and writing skills of the candidate.

Section C - Subject related questions of specialized nature related to particular discipline/subject of the Faculty.

(For further details, please refer the Syllabus of the Institute for Written Admission Test 2016-17).

 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (English/Hindi/Sanskrit/Theology/Music/Drawing & Painting/Home Science).

(Please refer theDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) section of the Prospectusof the Institute.)

 

Modular Programmes Offered by the Faculty:

The Faculty offers a large number of vocational courses through Modular Programmes. These are employment-oriented programmes and are available at a nominal fee to all sections of the society without any age limit. Candidates interested in these programmes may contact the Course Coordinators of the Programmes/Dean of the offering Faculty for more details. Modular Courses are normally run four times in one academic session.

Modular Programmes

S.No.

Course

Offering Faculty/College

Duration

Eligibility

DEI Course Coordinator

Remarks

1.

Vyavasayik Hindi

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Aditya Prachandia

Only for females at present

2.

Creative Writing

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Meera Sharma

Only for females at present

3.

Translation

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Prabha Sharma

Only for females at present

4.

Traditional Indian Miniature Painting

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Ragini Roy

Only for females at present

5.

Folk Songs of India

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Subhadra Satsangi

Only for females at present

6.

Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Subhadra Satsangi

Only for females at present

7.

Gayaki of Agra Gharana

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Sudha Sahgal

Only for females at present

8.

Photography & Photo Journalism

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Prof. Ragini Roy

Only for females at present

9.

Block Printing

Arts

9-Weeks

X Pass

Dr. Parul Bhatnagar

Only for females at present

1.1  RELAXATION IN ELIGIBILITY FOR VARIOUS UG/PG/PG DIPLOMA COURSES

A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and physically challenged candidates in eligibility criteria for all courses of studies.

1.2  WRITTEN OBJECTIVE TEST:

Appearance in written objective test is mandatory for admission and the applicant will appear in it at his/her own expense. Questions will be of objective type with each question having four choices  (only one correct). The scope of the written test would be of the level of the qualifying examination along with questions on General Knowledge. There will be no negative marking. Only such candidates, who appear in the written test and score at least 30% marks would be eligible to be called for Personal Interview. However, all SC/ST candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria and appear in the written objective test will be called for Personal Interview.

1.3  AGE LIMIT

There is no minimum age limit but the maximum age should not exceed 21 years on the first of July of the year of admission, except for female students and students seeking admission to BEd and postgraduate courses. The upper age limit can be relaxed by three years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes categories.

Direct Admission to BA, MA, MPhil and PhD Programmes
                         Please see the relevant section of the Prospectus of the Institute.

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